2023 Riverside County Economic Profile

INTERNATIONAL TRADE FACTS An integral part of the global economy, with countries exchanging goods and services across borders to meet the needs of consumers worldwide. In 2021, Riverside County, located in Southern California, played a significant role in international trade as the 32 nd largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) exporter in the United States. With a diverse economy that includes industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics, Riverside County’s exports totaled $4 billion, with top exports including computers and electronic products, transportation equipment, and machinery. These exports helped to support local jobs and businesses, while also contributing to the growth of the global economy.

GOODS EXPORTS TO SELECT MARKETS, 2021

TOP 3

$8 BILLION $5 BILLION $1.7 BILLION

FTA PARTNERS

APEC

EUROPEAN UNION

ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION

FREE TRADE AGREEMENT PARTNERS

$8.5 BILLION 2021 TOTAL GOOD EXPORTS

32 ND

RIVERSIDE COUNTY WAS THE 32 ND LARGEST IN MSA EXPORTS IN 2021

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